What Happened
Chinese Satellite Manufacturer Raises Capital For Constellation Projects
Hongqing Technology, a Chinese satellite manufacturer, has secured $191 million in funding, bringing its total financing to over $368 million. The company, affiliated with launch firm Landspace, plans to use the funding for operations, research and development, and team building to enhance its satellite networking services. Hongqing aims to produce between 100-500 satellites annually by 2026 and has filed plans for a 10,000-satellite constellation. This development was reported by SpaceNews.